Trump says Pompeo requested he fire State Department inspector general
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday defended his decision to fire the State Department’s inspector general, saying Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asked him to do so and dismissing suggestions that Pompeo faced a probe by the ousted official.
Trump says he is surprised Attorney General Barr not looking at Obama in probe
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was surprised that Attorney General William Barr opted not to look at former President Barack Obama in a Justice Department review of the FBI’s handling of 2016 Russia probe.
Exclusive: CDC plans sweeping COVID-19 antibody study in 25 metropolitan areas
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans a nationwide study of up to 325,000 people to track how the new coronavirus is spreading across the country into next year and beyond, a CDC spokeswoman and researchers conducting the effo…
FBI phone probe links al Qaeda to Saudi who killed 3 at Florida base, Barr says
The FBI cracked the iPhone encryption of the Royal Saudi Air Force trainee who killed three American sailors in a December attack at a naval base in Florida, and found evidence linking him to al Qaeda, Attorney General William Barr said on Monday.
Trump fired watchdog who was probing Saudi arms sales: lawmakers
President Donald Trump may have fired State Department Inspector General Steve Linick because he was investigating U.S. military sales to Saudi Arabia, Democratic lawmakers said on Monday, although Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he sought Linick’s…
Lucky U.S. chickens fly the coop as pandemic hits egg demand
About 1,000 lucky chickens flew on two chartered cargo planes to a California sanctuary from an Iowa farm that has been euthanizing its flock as the coronavirus outbreak slashes restaurant demand for eggs, an animal rights group said.
Pro sports events in California could begin sans fans June 1: governor
California could allow pro sporting events to take place without fans present as soon as June 1, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday.
Trump to replace D.C. prosecutor in controversial Stone, Flynn cases
President Donald Trump on Monday nominated a federal prosecutor in Ohio to become the next U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, succeeding one who has faced growing criticism over his handling of criminal cases involving the president’s allies.
Niagara Falls to begin reopening, sports teams should play: NY governor
Niagara Falls is part of a sixth New York state region to start reopening after clearing a hurdle for tracing the spread of the novel coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday.
As more Americans emerge from lockdown, virus vaccine potential lifts markets
The phased reopening of U.S. business and social life gained traction on Monday with more Americans emerging from coronavirus lockdowns and stock markets rising on early test results of a potential vaccine.
